Associate Operator

What you'd do

• Follow Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Ensure adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.
• Operate and perform field checks on process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and make appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals.
• Perform scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.
• Work with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload, ensuring assigned tasks are completed by their due dates.
• Conduct effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
• Maintain qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and complete training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
• Mentor and train new and existing Operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.
• Perform Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
• Initiate and document preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participate in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.
• Track and utilize the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.
• Proactively identify improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.

What they want

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a current, valid US driver’s license.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
• Operational Discipline - Demonstrates adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Maintains consistency in executing both planned and unplanned tasks.
• Process Monitoring & Decision-Making - Continuously observes equipment, control systems, and performance metrics to make informed decisions that align with plant goals and maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Escalation - Proactively identifies and resolves operational issues within the shift team’s capabilities and escalates unresolved problems to appropriate support roles in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration & Workload Balancing - Works effectively with shift team members and other teams to share knowledge, balance workloads, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Training & Mentorship - Provides guidance and training to new and existing operators, helping them understand process operations, troubleshooting techniques, and the use of operating discipline tools.
• Continuous Improvement & Initiative - Uses discretionary time to identify and implement improvements in plant performance, operating discipline, and safety. Participates in root cause investigations and facility improvement processes.
• Autonomous Maintenance - Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks independently, following appropriate procedures and safety protocols to support equipment reliability.

What you get

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow th…

About Dow

As an Operator, you will operate assigned equipment within the plant, perform and report on operational related activities per the Operations Dashboard (OPD)-Tasks List. You will utilize discretionary time to enable sustainable performance results for the facility. As an Operator, you will utilize operations knowledge and experience to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable and optimal manner.